NIH-Funded Care Expansion: Ohio University researchers won nearly $4M to scale a primary-care model for prescribing opioid use disorder medications across about 40 clinics in Ohio and West Virginia, aiming to close the gap between proven treatments and real-world practice. Campus Research & Innovation: Indiana University opened its permanent IU Capital Campus in Washington, D.C., building new space for student learning, research collaboration, and policy partnerships. Student Pathways & Skills: Khulna University in Bangladesh is set to launch an advanced Fab Lab with 40+ machines under a UGC HEAT project, while Kuwait’s KISR kicked off its 47th summer research training program for high school and university students. Health, Data, and Trust: Studies highlight how transparency about AI in healthcare can boost trust, even as accuracy can complicate patient perceptions of who should make clinical judgments. Mental Health Trends: New research reports a sharp rise in social anxiety among young adults in Canada, with a large generational gap. AI Recruitment Shift: ApplyBoard integrated with ChatGPT to let international students access program discovery and admissions guidance inside the AI tool they use for research. Policy & Governance: Michigan’s debate over whether governors should appoint university boards is framed as a potential political flashpoint with real consequences for higher education oversight.